O F F I C I A L C O P Y Fall 2012/Winter 2013 Graduate Catalog. Effective 8/20/2012 1/21/2013

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O F F I C I A L C O P Y

Fall 2012/Winter 2013

Graduate Catalog

Effective 8/20/2012 – 1/21/2013

The provisions of this catalog are subject to change without notice and do not constitute a

contract, implied or express, between any student and Dallas Baptist University.

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Fall 2012/Winter 2013 Graduate Catalog

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Summary Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION TO THE UNIVERSITY ... 10

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AVAILABLE ... 16

GRADUATE ADMISSION INFORMATION ... 29

ACADEMIC STANDARDS ... 36

FINANCIAL INFORMATION ... 52

FINANCIAL AID ... 56

GENERAL INFORMATION ... 65

STUDENT RECORDS ... 71

ADVANCED CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS ... 73

MASTER'S PROGRAMS ... 86

DUAL MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMS ... 148

ACCELERATED BACHELOR’S AND MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMS ... 231

DOCTORAL PROGRAMS ... 232

GRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS... 238

ED.D. IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ... 284

PH.D. IN LEADERSHIP STUDIES COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ... 290

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Detailed Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION TO THE UNIVERSITY ... 10

QUICKOVERVIEW ... 10

Mission Statement ... 10

History of the University ... 10

Location ... 11 Affiliation ... 11 Enrollment ... 11 Academic Programs ... 11 Faculty ... 11 Accreditation... 11 Memberships ... 11 Traditions ... 12 Financial Assistance ... 13

A Word From the DBU President ... 13

LOCATIONS ... 13

FACILITIES ... 13

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AVAILABLE ... 16

WEEKENDCOLLEGE... 16

CERTIFICATEPROGRAMS ... 16

ACCELERATEDBACHELOR’SANDMASTER’SDEGREEPROGRAMS ... 16

GRADUATEPROGRAMS ... 16

MASTER’SDEGREEPROGRAMS ... 16

DUALMASTER’SDEGREEPROGRAMS ... 20

DOCTORALDEGREEPROGRAMS ... 25

DISTANCEEDUCATION(ONLINE) ... 26

Online Courses ... 26

Hybrid Courses ... 28

GRADUATE ADMISSION INFORMATION ... 29

MASTER'S PROGRAMS ADMISSION PROCEDURES ... 29

Re-Admission of Former Students ... 30

Requirements for Full Admission ... 30

Provisional Admission ... 30

Incomplete Admission ... 30

Deferred Admission ... 30

Concurrent Undergraduate Coursework ... 30

Transfer of Credit for Master's Programs ... 31

Transient Student Transfer of Credit Admission ... 31

To Request Information ... 31

To Apply Online ... 31

DOCTORAL ADMISSIONS PROCEDURES ... 32

Prerequisites for Admission ... 32

Criteria for Consideration ... 32

The Process of Application ... 32

Application for Admission to the Doctoral Programs ... 32

Doctoral Admissions Requirements: Admissions Packet Items ... 32

Admissions Application Interview ... 33

Application Deadlines ... 33

Notification Regarding Admission ... 33

Traditional Ed.D. Program Transfer Credit ... 33

Doctoral Cohort Program Transfer Credit ... 33

Transfer of Credit When Changing Doctoral Degree Program at DBU ... 33

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADMISSION ... 34

VETERAN STUDENT ADMISSION ... 35

ACADEMIC STANDARDS ... 36

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS ... 36

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR MASTER'S PROGRAMS ... 36

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR DOCTORAL PROGRAMS ... 36

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS ... 39

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ACADEMIC LOAD FOR DOCTORAL PROGRAMS ... 39

AUDIT POLICY FOR MASTER'S PROGRAMS ... 40

CONTINUOUS PROGRESS (CP) ... 40

INDEPENDENT STUDY/RESEARCH COURSES ... 40

ADDING AND DROPPING COURSES ... 41

DOCTORAL EXTENDED LEAVE ... 41

OFFICIAL WITHDRAWAL ... 41

GRADING AND RETENTION FOR GRADUATE PROGRAMS ... 41

GRADE REPORT ... 42

GRADING FOR DOCTORAL PROGRAMS ... 42

PROBATION AND SUSPENSION FOR MASTER'S PROGRAMS ... 42

PROBATION AND SUSPENSION FOR DOCTORAL PROGRAMS ... 43

APPLICATION FOR GRADUATION ... 44

TRANSCRIPT OF CREDITS ... 44

ACADEMIC CONDUCT POLICY... 44

Honor Code ... 44

Human Subjects Policy ... 45

Academic Misconduct ... 45

Possible Actions for Academic Misconduct ... 45

ACADEMIC APPEAL AND ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT PROCEDURE... 46

DOCTORAL ACADEMIC APPEAL PROCEDURE ... 47

ATTENDANCE POLICY ... 47

CELL PHONE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE POLICY ... 47

CHILDREN IN CLASSES AND UNACCOMPANIED CHILDREN ... 48

DBUINFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ... 48

ELECTRONIC MAIL POLICY ... 48

INTERNET POLICY ... 49

COPYRIGHT INFORMATION ... 50

Copyright Infringement ... 50

Summary of Civil and Criminal Penalties for Violation of Federal Copyright Laws ... 51

FINANCIAL INFORMATION ... 52

STUDENT CHARGES ... 52

Cost Changes ... 52

Benefits for Veterans ... 52

Grants for Ministry Students ... 52

Bookstore Vouchers ... 52

Student Services Fee... 52

Tuition Refund Information ... 52

Calculating the Tuition Refund ... 53

Adding, Dropping, and Withdrawal ... 53

Using a FAX ... 53

Athletics Disclosure ... 54

Deferred Payment Plan ... 54

Payment Policies... 54

Actions for Unpaid Accounts ... 55

FINANCIAL AID ... 56

ELIGIBILITY ... 56

FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION PROCESS AND DEADLINES ... 56

STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES ... 58

FINANCIAL AID SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS POLICY (SAP) ... 59

FINANCIAL AID REFUND POLICY ... 61

GRANTS... 62

Tuition Equalization Grant ... 62

SCHOLARSHIPS... 62

Baptist Minister’s Dependent Scholarship ... 62

Camp Ministry Matching Gift Program ... 62

Christ for the Nations Institute (CFNI) Scholarship ... 63

Church Matching Gift Program ... 63

DISABLED STUDENTS ... 63

SELF-HELPAID ... 63

EMPLOYMENT ... 63

Federal College Work-Study/Texas College Work-Study Programs ... 63

Other Student Employment ... 63

STUDENT LOANS ... 64

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Federal Direct Graduate (PLUS) Loan Program... 64

Alternative Educational Loans ... 64

Hinson Hazelwood College Access Loan (CAL) ... 64

Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation Student Loan Program ... 64

VETERANS BENEFITS ... 64

GENERAL INFORMATION ... 65

VANCE MEMORIAL LIBRARY –“ABUNDANT RESOURCES –SUPERIOR SERVICE” ... 65

TexShare ... 65 Distance Education ... 66 ACADEMIC COMPUTER LAB ... 66 Mac Lab ... 67 STUDENT SERVICES ... 68 Testing ... 68 Career Services ... 68 Dining Services ... 68 Health Services ... 69 Health Insurance ... 69

Orville and Esther Beth Rogers Intercessory Prayer Ministry ... 69

The Patriot Store ... 70

Disabled Students ... 70

Counseling Services ... 70

Counseling Records ... 70

Change of Name or Address ... 70

STUDENT RECORDS ... 71

ADVANCED CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS ... 73

GRADUATECERTIFICATEPROGRAMS ... 75

Advanced Certificate in Children’s Ministry Leadership ... 75

Advanced Certificate in Christian School Administration ... 75

Advanced Certificate in Conflict Resolution ... 75

Advanced Certificate in Counseling ... 75

Advanced Certificate in Curriculum and Instruction ... 76

Advanced Certificate in Distance Learning ... 76

Advanced Certificate in East Asian Studies ... 76

Advanced Certificate in Educational Diagnostician ... 76

Advanced Certificate in English as a Second Language (ESL) ... 77

Advanced Certificate in Entrepreneurship ... 77

Advanced Certificate in Global Studies ... 78

Advanced Certificate in Health Care Management ... 78

Advanced Certificate in Higher Education Administration ... 78

Advanced Certificate in Human Resource Management ... 79

Advanced Certificate in Information Systems Management ... 79

Advanced Certificate in International Management ... 79

Advanced Certificate in Leadership Studies ... 79

Advanced Certificate in Leading the Nonprofit Organization ... 79

Advanced Certificate in Management ... 80

Advanced Certificate in Marketing... 80

Advanced Certificate in Master Reading Teacher ... 80

Advanced Certificate in Ministry Leadership ... 80

Advanced Certificate in Organizational Communication ... 81

Advanced Certificate in Performance Management ... 82

Advanced Certificate in Professional Life Coaching ... 82

Advanced Certificate in Project Management ... 82

Advanced Certificate in Reading Specialist ... 82

Advanced Certificate in School Counseling ... 83

Advanced Certificate in School Principalship ... 84

Advanced Certificate in Student Ministry ... 84

Advanced Certificate in Worship Ministry ... 84

POSTMASTER’SCERTIFICATEPROGRAM ... 85

Advanced Certificate in School Superintendency ... 85

MASTER'S PROGRAMS ... 86

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ... 86

Accounting Concentration ... 88

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Conflict Resolution Management Concentration ... 89

Entrepreneurship Concentration ... 89

Finance Concentration ... 90

Health Care Management Concentration ... 90

International Business Concentration ... 90

Leading the Nonprofit Organization Concentration ... 91

Management Concentration ... 91

Management Information Systems Concentration ... 92

Marketing Concentration ... 92

Project Management Concentration ... 93

Technology & Engineering Management Concentration ... 93

MASTER OF ARTS IN MANAGEMENT ... 94

Conflict Resolution Management Concentration ... 96

General Management Concentration ... 96

Health Care Management Concentration ... 96

Human Resource Management Concentration ... 97

Organizational Communication Concentration ... 97

Performance Management Concentration ... 97

MASTER OF EDUCATION IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP ... 98

MASTER OF EDUCATION IN CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION ... 100

Christian School Administration Specialization ... 100

Distance Learning Specialization ... 100

English as a Second Language Specialization ... 100

Professional Life Coaching Specialization ... 101

Special Education Specialization ... 101

Supervision Specialization ... 101

MASTER OF EDUCATION IN KINESIOLOGY ... 102

Master of Education in Kinesiology with Teacher Certification ... 102

MASTER OF EDUCATION IN READING AND ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE ... 104

MASTER OF EDUCATION IN SCHOOL COUNSELING ... 106

MASTER OF EDUCATION IN SPECIAL EDUCATION ... 108

Diagnostician Specialization ... 108

MASTER OF ARTS IN SPORT MANAGEMENT ... 110

MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING ... 111

Early Childhood through Grade 6 Certification ... 111

Elementary ... 112

Secondary ... 112

EC-12 ... 113

English as a Second Language ... 113

Montessori ... 114

Multisensory ... 114

Distance Learning Specialization ... 115

Pathways to Teaching Program ... 116

MASTER OF ARTS IN COMMUNICATION ... 117

Communication for Ministry ... 117

Communication Studies ... 117

Organizational Communication Management ... 117

Worship Leadership ... 118

MASTER OF ARTS IN COUNSELING ... 119

MASTER OF LIBERAL ARTS... 121

MASTER OF ARTS IN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT... 124

MASTER OF ARTS IN CHILDREN’S MINISTRY ... 129

MASTER OF ARTS IN CHRISTIAN EDUCATION ... 131

Adult Ministry ... 132 Business Ministry ... 132 Collegiate Ministry ... 132 Communication Ministry ... 132 Counseling Ministry ... 132 Family Ministry ... 133 General ... 133

Leading the Nonprofit Organization ... 133

Missions Ministry ... 133

Small Group Ministry... 133

Student Ministry ... 133

Worship Ministry... 134

MASTER OF ARTS IN CHRISTIAN MINISTRY ... 135

General Ministry Concentration ... 135

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Counseling Ministry Concentration... 137

Family Ministry Concentration ... 137

Leading the Nonprofit Organization Concentration ... 137

Ministry Leadership Concentration* ... 137

Professional Life Coaching Concentration ... 138

MASTER OF ARTS IN GLOBAL LEADERSHIP... 139

Business Communication ... 139

East Asian Studies ... 140

English as a Second/Foreign Language (ESL) ... 140

General Studies ... 140

Global Studies ... 140

International Business ... 140

Leading the Nonprofit Organization ... 140

Missions... 140

Small Group Ministry... 140

MASTER OF ARTS IN STUDENT MINISTRY ... 141

MASTER OF ARTS IN THEOLOGICAL STUDIES ... 143

Christian Scriptures ... 143

Christian Heritage ... 143

Christian Ministry... 144

MASTER OF ARTS IN WORSHIP LEADERSHIP ... 145

MASTER OF EDUCATION IN HIGHER EDUCATION... 147

Administration Track ... 147

Instructional Track ... 147

DUAL MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMS ... 148

MASTER OF ARTS IN CHILDREN’S MINISTRY/MASTER OF ARTS IN CHRISTIAN MINISTRY ... 148

MASTER OF ARTS IN CHILDREN’S MINISTRY /MASTER OF ARTS IN MANAGEMENT ... 150

MASTER OF ARTS IN CHILDREN’S MINISTRY/MASTER OF ARTS IN THEOLOGICAL STUDIES ... 151

MASTER OF ARTS IN CHILDREN’S MINISTRY/MASTER OF LIBERAL ARTS ... 154

MASTER OF ARTS IN CHRISTIAN EDUCATION/MASTER OF ARTS IN CHRISTIAN MINISTRY ... 156

MASTER OF ARTS IN CHRISTIAN EDUCATION/MASTER OF ARTS IN COUNSELING ... 159

MASTER OF ARTS IN CHRISTIAN EDUCATION/MASTER OF ARTS IN GLOBAL LEADERSHIP ... 161

MASTER OF ARTS IN CHRISTIAN EDUCATION/MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING ... 164

MASTER OF ARTS IN CHRISTIAN EDUCATION/MASTER OF ARTS IN THEOLOGICAL STUDIES ... 169

MASTER OF ARTS IN CHRISTIAN EDUCATION/MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ... 173

MASTER OF ARTS IN CHRISTIAN MINISTRY/MASTER OF ARTS IN COMMUNICATION ... 174

MASTER OF ARTS IN CHRISTIAN MINISTRY/MASTER OF ARTS IN GLOBAL LEADERSHIP ... 175

MASTER OF ARTS IN CHRISTIAN MINISTRY/MASTER OF ARTS IN STUDENT MINISTRY ... 177

MASTER OF ARTS IN CHRISTIAN MINISTRY/MASTER OF ARTS IN THEOLOGICAL STUDIES ... 179

MASTER OF ARTS IN CHRISTIAN MINISTRY/MASTER OF ARTS IN WORSHIP LEADERSHIP ... 181

MASTER OF ARTS IN CHRISTIAN MINISTRY/MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ... 184

MASTER OF ARTS IN COMMUNICATION/MASTER OF ARTS IN MANAGEMENT... 185

MASTER OF ARTS IN COMMUNICATION/MASTER OF ARTS IN WORSHIP LEADERSHIP ... 186

MASTER OF ARTS IN COMMUNICATION/MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ... 187

MASTER OF ARTS IN COMMUNICATION/MASTER OF EDUCATION IN CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION ... 188

MASTER OF ARTS IN COMMUNICATION/MASTER OF EDUCATION IN HIGHER EDUCATION ... 189

MASTER OF ARTS IN GLOBAL LEADERSHIP/MASTER OF ARTS IN MANAGEMENT ... 190

MASTER OF ARTS IN GLOBAL LEADERSHIP/MASTER OF ARTS IN STUDENT MINISTRY ... 191

MASTER OF ARTS IN GLOBAL LEADERSHIP/MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING ... 193

MASTER OF ARTS IN GLOBAL LEADERSHIP/MASTER OF ARTS IN THEOLOGICAL STUDIES ... 197

MASTER OF ARTS IN GLOBAL LEADERSHIP/MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ... 200

MASTER OF ARTS IN MANAGEMENT/MASTER OF ARTS IN STUDENT MINISTRY ... 201

MASTER OF ARTS IN MANAGEMENT/MASTER OF EDUCATION IN CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION ... 202

MASTER OF ARTS IN MANAGEMENT/MASTER OF EDUCATION IN HIGHER EDUCATION ... 203

MASTER OF ARTS IN MANAGEMENT/MASTER OF EDUCATION IN KINESIOLOGY ... 205

MASTER OF ARTS IN STUDENT MINISTRY/MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING ... 206

MASTER OF ARTS IN STUDENT MINISTRY/MASTER OF ARTS IN THEOLOGICAL STUDIES ... 208

MASTER OF ARTS IN STUDENT MINISTRY/MASTER OF ARTS IN WORSHIP LEADERSHIP ... 210

MASTER OF ARTS IN STUDENT MINISTRY/MASTER OF EDUCATION IN HIGHER EDUCATION ... 212

MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING/MASTER OF EDUCATION IN HIGHER EDUCATION ... 213

MASTER OF ARTS IN THEOLOGICAL STUDIES/MASTER OF ARTS IN WORSHIP LEADERSHIP ... 215

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION/MASTER OF EDUCATION IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP ... 218

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION/MASTER OF EDUCATION IN HIGHER EDUCATION ... 219

MASTER OF EDUCATION IN CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION/MASTER OF EDUCATION IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP ... 220

MASTER OF EDUCATION IN CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION/MASTER OF EDUCATION IN READING AND ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE ... 221

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MASTER OF EDUCATION IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP/MASTER OF EDUCATION IN SCHOOL COUNSELING ... 225

MASTER OF EDUCATION IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP/MASTER OF EDUCATION IN SPECIAL EDUCATION ... 226

MASTER OF EDUCATION IN HIGHER EDUCATION/MASTER OF EDUCATION IN KINESIOLOGY ... 228

MASTER OF EDUCATION IN READING AND ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE/MASTER OF EDUCATION IN SPECIAL EDUCATION ... 229

ACCELERATED BACHELOR’S AND MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMS ... 231

DOCTORAL PROGRAMS ... 232

ED.D. IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP ... 232

Traditional Program – students enrolled in the Ed.D. in Education Leadership Program before Fall 2007 ... 232

• Higher Education Leadership ... 232

• K-12 Leadership... 232

ED.D. IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP ... 234

Neil Dugger, Ed.D., Director K-12 ... 234

Cohort Program – Students that entered the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership program after the Fall semester 2007 ... 234

• Education Ministry Leadership ... 234

• Higher Education Leadership ... 234

• K-12 Leadership... 234 PH.D. IN LEADERSHIP STUDIES ... 236 Business ... 236 General Leadership ... 236 Higher Education... 236 Ministry ... 236

GRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS... 238

ACCOUNTING ... 238 BUSINESS ... 239 BUSINESS COMMUNICATION ... 239 CHILDREN’S MINISTRY ... 239 CHRISTIAN EDUCATION ... 240 CHRISTIAN MINISTRY ... 242 COMMUNICATION ... 243 CONFLICT RESOLUTION ... 244 COUNSELING ... 245 CRIMINAL JUSTICE ... 247 DISTANCE LEARNING ... 248 ECONOMICS ... 248

EDUCATION –CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION ... 248

EDUCATION –ELEMENTARY/EARLY CHILDHOOD ... 249

EDUCATION –GENERAL ... 249

EDUCATION –HIGHER EDUCATION ... 251

EDUCATION –MONTESSORI ... 253

EDUCATION –MULTISENSORY ... 255

EDUCATION –READING ... 256

EDUCATION –SCHOOL COUNSELING ... 257

EDUCATION –SCIENCE ... 258

EDUCATION –SOCIAL STUDIES ... 258

EDUCATION –SPECIAL EDUCATION ... 258

EDUCATION -TECHNOLOGY ... 259

EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP ... 259

ENGLISH ... 260

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE ... 261

ENTREPRENEURSHIP ... 262

FAMILY MINISTRY ... 262

FINANCE ... 263

GLOBAL LEADERSHIP ... 264

GRADUATE SCHOOL OF LEADERSHIP ... 265

HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT... 266

KINESIOLOGY... 266

LIBERAL ARTS ... 268

MANAGEMENT ... 272

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS ... 275

MARKETING ... 276

MATH ... 277

NONPROFIT ... 277

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ... 277

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SPORT MANAGEMENT ... 278

STUDENT MINISTRY ... 279

THEOLOGY ... 280

WORSHIP LEADERSHIP ... 282

ED.D. IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ... 284

EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP COURSES ... 284

EDUCATION MINISTRY LEADERSHIP COURSES ... 286

HIGHER EDUCATION LEADERSHIP COURSES ... 286

K-12LEADERSHIP COURSES ... 287

COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION COURSES ... 288

DISSERTATION COURSES ... 289

PH.D. IN LEADERSHIP STUDIES COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ... 290

CORE LEADERSHIP SEMINARS ... 290

LEADERSHIP STUDIES SEMINARS ... 290

RESEARCH AND STATISTICS SEMINARS ... 291

CONCENTRATION COURSES ... 291

COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION COURSES ... 295

DISSERTATION COURSES ... 295

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Introduction to the University

QUICK OVERVIEW

Statement of Nondiscrimination

Dallas Baptist University complies with all applicable federal and state nondiscrimination laws and does not engage in unlawful discrimination on the basis of age, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, race, color, national or ethnic origin in any employment practice, admissions, education program, or educational activity. Under state and federal law, the University may discriminate on the basis of religion in order to fulfill its purposes.

Dallas Baptist University

offers an exciting variety of options for graduate study to qualified applicants. To accommodate the growing number of graduate students who pursue degrees part time while continuing full-time employment, our graduate programs are tailored to fit a busy schedule. Courses are primarily offered in the evenings and on weekends, with classes meeting once each week or every other week in a hybrid format.

At Convenient Times, in Convenient Places

In addition to the main campus, selected courses are offered at a number of corporations and schools throughout the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex. Our online campus features a dynamic combination of the newest Internet technologies from streaming media to threaded discussions. Online courses offer students a convenient way to learn subject material, do research, take tests and communicate with professors and other students.

Graduate degrees available completely online (select concentrations) include the Master of Business Administration, Master of Arts in Christian Education, Master of Arts in Children’s Ministry, Master of Arts in Student Ministry, Master of Arts in Christian Ministry, Master of Arts in Management, Master of Arts in Professional Development, Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Arts in Worship Leadership, the Master of Education in Educational Leadership, Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, the Master of Education in Higher Education, and Master of Liberal Arts. Also, a number of Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s degrees and Dual Master’s degrees are offered online.

In addition to these degrees, DBU Online offers Advanced Certificate Programs in Children’s Ministry Leadership, Christian School Administration, Distance Learning, Health Care Management, Higher Education Administration, Human Resource Management, Information Systems Management, International Management, Management, Marketing, Ministry Leadership, Project Management, School Principalship, and Worship Ministry.

Mission Statement

The purpose of Dallas Baptist University is to provide Christ-centered quality higher education in the arts, sciences, and professional studies at both the undergraduate and graduate levels to traditional age and adult students in order to produce servant leaders who have the ability to integrate faith and learning through their respective callings.

History of the University

Decatur Baptist College, established in 1898 and the forerunner of Dallas Baptist University, had the distinction of being the first two-year institution of higher education in Texas. The Baptist General Convention of Texas had purchased land in 1897 from Northwest Texas Baptist College. The school enjoyed a rich, full history in Decatur until 1965 when it moved to Dallas, at the invitation of the Dallas Baptist Association. Dallas Baptist University was established in Dallas in 1965 as Dallas Baptist College. The initial 100 acres of land for the campus, overlooking Mountain Creek Lake in the hill country of southwest Dallas, were donated by John Stemmons, Roland Pelt, and Associates. An interested group of businessmen donated an additional 100 acres, and in 1994 a donation by the Louis Hexter family added another 88 acres. More recent additions have increased the current size of the DBU campus to 293 acres.

Beginning with the fall semester of 1968, the college moved from junior college to senior college status. The junior year of academic work was added that year, the senior year in June of 1969. The first Bachelor’s degrees were awarded in May 1970.

In 1985, the college name officially became Dallas Baptist University and significant changes were made. The new structure consisted of the College of Arts and Sciences, the Mary C. Crowley College of Christian Faith, the Dorothy M. Bush College of Education, and the College of Business. In 1988, the College of Adult Education was added, and in 1989 and 1990 three new colleges were added by dividing the College of Arts and Sciences into the College of Fine Arts, the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, and the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. In 2004, the Gary Cook Graduate School of Leadership was established.

Graduate studies began in 1981 with the initiation of the Master of Business Administration program. Master's programs were later added in Christian Education, Christian Education in Student and Childhood Ministry, Christian Ministry, Communication,

Counseling, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership, Global Leadership, Higher Education, Kinesiology, Liberal Arts, Management, Professional Development, Reading and ESL, School Counseling, Special Education, Sport Management, Teaching, Theological Studies, and Worship Leadership, for a total of 22 master's programs. In December 2004, Dallas Baptist University was advanced from Level III to a Level V institution by the Commission on Colleges and authorized to begin the Ph.D. in Leadership Studies and Ed.D. in Educational Leadership.

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Indeed the future is bright at Dallas Baptist University where a commitment to providing quality, Christian higher education through the integration of faith and learning in order to produce servant leaders, gives clear direction and purpose to the entire educational enterprise.

Location

Dallas Baptist University sits atop 293 acres on the hills of Southwest Dallas overlooking Mountain Creek Lake. The University address is 3000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, Texas 75211-9299.

Affiliation

Dallas Baptist University is affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas.

Enrollment

As of Fall 2011, total University enrollment stood at 5,545 students, including 3,485 undergraduate students, 1,863 master’s students and 197 doctoral students.

Academic Programs

Dallas Baptist University offers 68 undergraduate majors as well as 22 master's programs, including 46 Dual Master’s Degree Programs, two doctoral degree programs, and 18 accelerated Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree Programs and encompasses seven colleges: College of Business, Mary C. Crowley College of Christian Faith, Dorothy M. Bush College of Education, College of Fine Arts, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, and College of Professional Studies. The Gary Cook Graduate School of Leadership offers graduate degrees in Children’s Ministry, Christian Education, Christian Ministry, Global Leadership, Higher Education, Student Ministry, Theological Studies, Worship Leadership. Two doctoral degrees in Leadership Studies and Educational Leadership are also available.

Faculty

DBU employs 130 full-time faculty members. Eighty percent of the faculty hold doctorate or terminal degrees. The student/faculty ratio is 14:1.

Accreditation

Dallas Baptist University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Dallas Baptist University.

The teacher, school counselor, principal, and superintendent education programs of the University are accredited by the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC). Dallas Baptist University is nationally accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) to offer the following business degrees: Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Bachelor of Business Studies (B.B.S.), Master of Business Administration (MBA), and Master of Arts in Management (MAM) degrees. The Department of Music is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).

Memberships

Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) American Academy of Religion

American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO) American Choral Director’s Association (ACDA)

American Council on Education (ACE) American Society of Church History American Society of Missiology (ASM) AMIGOS Library Services

Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE) Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) Association for Texas Professional Educators (ATPE)

Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) Association of Graduate Liberal Studies Programs (AGLSP) Association of Institutional Research (AIR)

Association of International Educators (NAFSA) Association of Ministry Guidance Professionals Baptist Association of Christian Educators (BACE) Baptist Church Music Conference (BCMC) Baptist History and Heritage Society Campus Compact

Christian Library Consortium (CLC) College Music Society (CMS)

College Sports Information Directors of America (COSIDA) Consortium for Global Education (CGE)

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Consortium of State Organizations for Texas Teacher Education (CSOTTE) Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL)

Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU) Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) EDUCAUSE

Ex Libris Users of North America (ELUNA) Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Higher Education Collaborative (HEC)

Independent Colleges and Universities of Texas (ICUT)

International Association of Baptist Colleges and Universities (IABCU) Institute of International Education (IIE)

Music Educators National Conference (MENC)

National Association of College Directors of Athletics (NACDA) National Association of College and University Attorneys (NACUA) National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO) National Association of Graduate Admissions Professionals (NAGAP) National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU) National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

National Association of Student Financial Aid Administration (NASFAA) National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA)

National Collegiate Athletic Association - Division I & II National Communication Association (NCA)

NCAA Division II – Heartland Conference

North Texas Council of College and University Registrars and Admissions Officers (NTCCURAO) Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges Consortium (SOC)

Sloan Consortium (Sloan-C)

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)

Southern Association of College and University Business Officers (SACUBO) Southern Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (SACRAO) Southern Regional Education Board’s Electronic Campus

Southwest Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (SWASFAA) Texas Association of Colleges for Teacher Education

Texas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (TACRAO) Texas Association of Collegiate Veteran's Programs Officials

Texas Association of Music Schools (TAMS) Texas Association of Schools of Art (TASA)

Texas Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (TASFAA) Texas Bursars for Universities and Colleges (TXBUCS)

Texas Campus Compact (TxCC)

Texas Common Course Numbering System (TCCNS) Texas Council of Academic Libraries

Texas Distance Learning Association (TxDLA) Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA)

Texas Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TexTESOL) The Association of Christian Distance Education (ACCESS)

Western Association of Veterans Education Specialists (WAVES)

Traditions

Founded in 1898 as Decatur Baptist College, Dallas Baptist University embraces the legacy of more than 100 years of quality academics and vibrant University life. As the Patriots, the DBU family exemplifies the qualities of integrity, honor, and Christ-centered character along with a love and enthusiasm for DBU. Athletic traditions such as the Regiment firing the cannon after a soccer goal or a baseball home run, ringing the bell after a basketball victory, and the minutemen providing energy to the "Blue Brigade" student section provide an exciting environment for all Patriot home games. The Patriot Cheerleaders and Patriettes Dance Team lead the crowd in cheers, chants, and the DBU Fight Song to support all Patriot athletics. Other University-wide traditions take place with athletic events such as Midnight Madness that begins basketball season and Homecoming week with float building, Mr. Big Chief, Extravaganza, Tailgate Party, and the crowning of the Homecoming King and Queen. The Homecoming week activities were founded in the early years of Decatur Baptist College and remain an important part of every fall semester. First-year students participate in University traditions as soon as they register for classes when they ring the replica Liberty Bell in the Mahler Student Center. First-year students also learn the core University value of Christ-centered servant leadership as they serve together on the final day of SWAT, an annual University welcome week for new students. Students have the opportunity to participate in other University Campus Life traditions such as University chapel services, Student Life events, and missions and service.

The Official DBU Cross Ring serves as symbol of the Christ-centered education students experiences at DBU. Students receive the Official DBU Cross Ring during a Ring Commissioning Ceremony just prior to commencement services. Through the University hymn, To God Be The Glory, the DBU family thanks God for all of His blessings and His guidance throughout the history of the school.

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Financial Assistance

Seventy-one percent of master’s students and 67% of doctoral students receive federal, state, or institutional financial aid. Students who may qualify for state and federal financial assistance programs can request specific information by contacting the Office of Financial Aid at 214.333.5363.

A Word From the DBU President

“We hope you will choose to attend Dallas Baptist University. Those of us on the faculty and administrative staff are here to teach you, to encourage you along the way, and to challenge you to become all that you can be – all that God intended you to be. We want you to find academic challenge here. We want you to find joy in learning. We want you to find the Spirit of Christ in all that we do. We would be so pleased to have you as a part of the family of Dallas Baptist University.”

Dr. Gary Cook

This catalog has been prepared to introduce you to Dallas Baptist University. Through it, you will learn about the opportunities, activities, services, and academic programs provided. This resource will help you gain an understanding of the philosophy and mission of the University, as well as our commitment to students. You are encouraged to examine our excellent programs, broad curriculum, and high quality faculty in comparison to your own personal expectations.

LOCATIONS

Dallas Baptist University Campus.

Although Dallas Baptist University is located in the thriving urban area of Dallas/Fort Worth, which holds a population of more than 6 million people, the almost 300-acre campus seems secluded in its picturesque, hill-country location and provides the opportunity to be a part of a small community. The campus conveniently sits only 13 miles from downtown Dallas, 29 miles from downtown Fort Worth, and is centrally located near Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and Love Field with ready access to Dallas and Fort Worth. DBU is an excellent place to enjoy your university years.

Extension Sites.

Dallas Baptist University holds undergraduate and graduate courses in classrooms at local area corporations near and select school districts near where students live and work in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Although students are unable to earn all credits toward their degrees at extension sites, these sites do provide many of the courses that fulfill undergraduate and graduate degree plans. There are two types of extension sites: open and closed. Open sites are available to all DBU students while closed sites are open only to the employees of the site or school district where classes are being held. For a complete listing of the sites that are offering classes for the current semester, please refer to the current Schedule of Classes.

DBU North.

Dallas Baptist University maintains a regional academic center in the northern area of the Metroplex to provide services and course opportunities to students in the North Dallas/Collin County communities. DBU North allows students convenient access to services such as university admission, academic counseling, registration, student identification cards, cashier services, and research assistance. The site, servicing more than 800 students, offers a full rotation of courses leading towards undergraduate degrees in Business Administration, Management, Communication and Psychology, as well as master's degrees in Business Administration, Organizational Management, Education, and School Counseling. Flexible hours and a convenient location help students shorten their commute to school. Courses leading to the completion of a Master of Arts in Christian Education may also be taken at DBU North. The hours of operation are listed in the current Schedule of Classes.

DBU Hurst-Colleyville.

DBU Hurst-Colleyville is a regional academic center in the western area of the Metroplex to provide services and course opportunities to students in Tarrant County, housed in the newly constructed Herman and Patsy Smith Center. With classroom space for more than 40 classes per semester, DBU Hurst-Colleyville allows students convenient access to services such as university admission, academic counseling, registration, student identification cards, cashier services, and research assistance. The site, servicing more than 400 students, offers a full rotation of courses leading towards undergraduate degrees in Business Administration and Management, as well as master's degrees in Business Administration, Education, Management, and School Counseling. In addition, courses leading to several other undergraduate and master's degrees are offered. Flexible hours and a convenient location help students shorten their commute to school. The hours of operation are listed in the current Schedule of Classes.

DBU Mansfield.

DBU Mansfield is DBU's third regional academic center, located in Mansfield. DBU Mansfield exists to serve the higher education needs of adults living in southern Tarrant County, as well as Johnson and Ellis counties. A variety of courses are offered for working adults seeking to complete a bachelor's or master's degree.

FACILITIES

Patty and Bo Pilgrim Chapel. The Patty and Bo Pilgrim Chapel, maintaining DBU’s Georgian/colonial architectural style, is modeled after several classic colonial church buildings. It seats 1,450 students in the beautiful sanctuary and in addition to hosting chapel services, Pilgrim Chapel is also home to the Orville and Esther Beth Rogers Prayer Ministry, Cynthia Estes Prayer Room, Rogers Baptist Student Ministry offices, as well as the offices of the Gary Cook Graduate School of Leadership. The facility also houses the Campus Security Office, six classrooms, one seminar room, a 134-seat theater, and Jeannette and Cletys Sadler Hall that holds approximately 250 people for receptions and dinner. Special collections include the Lord Braine of Wheatley Collection and the Corrie ten Boom Collection.

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Joan and Andy Horner Hall. This new academic building is patterned after Congress Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and stands as the University’s most accurate historic architectural replication. DBU’s 12,000 square foot multi-purposed academic building is now home to the disciplines of music business, communication theory, broadcast communication, and print graphics communication, along with the College of Fine Arts academic leadership. Horner Hall houses a music theory classroom, cross-discipline media and audio outfitted seminar classroom, multi-faceted broadcast communication video recording studio and music theory classroom, video engineering and editing production room, communication and music business departmental faculty offices, dually-designed music department faculty offices and instructional studios, and spacious student lounge/study areas. The centerpiece of this building is the music business recording studio which features a main engineering studio, central recording performance space, auxiliary percussion recording performance booth, two post-production mixing-editing rooms, and student lounge/study space.

John G. Mahler Student Center. Fashioned after Independence Hall in Philadelphia, the John G. Mahler Student Center displays exact replicas of the Liberty Bell, Declaration of Independence, and Constitution of the United States. Housed on the main floor of the Student Center are the Hoblitzelle Patriot Cafe, the Meadows Library, Hillcrest Great Hall, Hunt President’s Dining Room, External Affairs Office, Center for Service-Learning, and Spiritual Life Office. The Student Life Offices, student game room and lounge areas, the Jones Fireside Room, SGA Office, and Women’s Auxiliary Board Portrait Gallery are located on the second floor. The lower level of the Student Center houses Mail Services, the Registrar’s Office, DBU Veteran Services, Financial Aid Office, Cashier’s Office, and Graduate Programs Office.

Landry Welcome Center. Named after Christian servant leaders Tom and Alicia Landry, the Tom and Alicia Landry Welcome Center houses the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, Freshman/New Student Recruitment, Transfer Recruitment, Campus Visits, and Parent Services. Also housed here are convenient meeting rooms, a small multi-media theater, and a special suite featuring some of the Landry’s professional and personal memorabilia.

Henry Blackaby Hall. Named in honor of famed Christian author and spiritual leader, Dr. Henry Blackaby, the 20,000 square-foot Henry Blackaby Hall houses the University’s bookstore known as the Patriot Store, Music Department classrooms and practice rooms, music faculty instructional studios, and DBU’s Online Education Department. Henry Blackaby Hall sits to the south of the John G. Mahler Student Center and complements DBU’s signature colonial and Georgian-style architecture. The building is a replica of the north elevation of Independence Hall in Philadelphia with its signature red brick walls and balustrades that stretch between end wall chimneys and parapets. Like Independence Hall, the front face is embellished with marble panels and belt courses, soapstone quoins, and cast stone modillion cornices, making it distinct from other DBU buildings.

Strickland Building. This building houses academic and administrative offices and the Business Office. Classrooms, University Advancement, the Development Department, the Alumni Relations Office, faculty offices and the Mary C. Crowley College of Christian Faith are located on the second floor in the Strickland Building. The building has two wings: Frank Durham Hall and Donald Bowles Hall.

Roberts Building. This building houses the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics classrooms, biology laboratories, chemistry and physics laboratories, faculty offices, math lab, and a music practice recital hall.

DBU Education Building. This building houses the Dorothy M. Bush College of Education, faculty offices, and classrooms. Moon International Center. The Moon International Center houses the International Office, International Admissions and Immigration Office, and classrooms.

Burg Center. This building has a 1,600-seat gymnasium for athletics and can be converted easily into a large auditorium with capacity of 2,400 for assemblies, concerts, and special events. Housed on the floors beneath the gymnasium is the Patriot Athletics Office, locker rooms, Fitness Center, and Sports Medicine Center.

Athletic Complex. Located behind the Burg Center is the Athletic Complex. This contains tennis courts, a soccer field, a jogging track, a baseball field, a batting cage, and a frisbee golf course.

Collins Learning Center. Housed in the Collins Learning Center are the Vance Memorial Library, the Soda Shoppe, the Mary Crowley Room, the Decatur Room, the Linam Room, the Rosemary Rumbley Room, the Widner Room, the Caruth Media Center, Gaston Chapel, the University Writing Center, the Advising Center, the Counseling Center, the Marketing Department, the Information Technology Department, and the Academic Computer Lab. Special collections include the Baptist Heritage Collection, the Texana Collection, and the Bain Memorial Library. The Colleges of Business, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Professional Studies, as well as the Associate Degree Office, faculty offices, and classrooms are located in the Collins Learning Center. Lange Hall. This dormitory houses 167 students and is equipped with laundry facilities.

Williams Hall. Williams Hall houses 164 students and is equipped with laundry facilities.

Crowley Complex. This residential complex contains three units: Calabria Hall, a dormitory housing 90 students; Sharp Hall, a dormitory housing 94 students; and Crowley Hall, a dormitory housing 90 students.

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The campus dining hall, coed lounge, The General Store, Student Affairs Office, Resident Directors’ Office, and Residence Life Office are also located in this complex. Each residential unit has its own laundry facility.

Spence Hall. This dormitory houses 230 students and is equipped with laundry facilities. The University Switchboard is also located in this building.

Colonial Village Apartments. Colonial Village provides Dallas Baptist University students with a new way to live on campus. Located in the picturesque Dallas hill-country setting, DBU is proud to offer this luxury living arrangement with a spacious floor plan, numerous amenities, and the convenience of apartment living on campus. The Ebby Halliday Center houses the Apartment Life Office as well as classrooms and faculty offices. Health Services is also located in the Colonial Village Apartments.

Williamsburg Village Townhomes. Williamsburg Village is an on-campus townhome neighborhood community that opened in the Fall of 2007. Williamsburg Village offers two-story, 3-bedroom, 3-bath townhome residences designed for upperclassmen and graduate students. Contact the Apartment Life Office at 214.623.APTS (2787) or e-mail [email protected] for more information. Williamsburg Village Brownstones. The Brownstones opened in June of 2011 and expanded the diversity of residential living options available to upperclassmen and graduate students. Williamsburg Village Brownstones are attached two-story, bedroom, 3-bath townhomes. Phase II of Williamsburg Village is under construction and projected to be completed by Fall 2012.

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Academic Programs Available

For administrative purposes, the University is composed of seven colleges which offer bachelor’s and master’s degrees: College of Business, Mary C. Crowley College of Christian Faith, Dorothy M. Bush College of Education, College of Fine Arts, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, and College of Professional Studies. The Gary Cook Graduate School of Leadership offers graduate degrees in Children’s Ministry, Christian Education, Christian Ministry, Global Leadership, Higher Education, Student Ministry, Theological Studies, Worship Leadership, and doctoral degrees in Leadership Studies and Educational Leadership. While students normally concentrate their work in the college of their major field, they may have classes in any or all.

WEEKEND COLLEGE

Dallas Baptist University’s Weekend College is a part of the College of Professional Studies and offers two majors that can be completed entirely on the weekends (Friday nights and Saturdays). Specially designed to fit the busy lifestyle of working adults, this program offers many scheduling options, including some courses on an alternating weekend course schedule, as well as a schedule with classes on four weekends during the semester. The Weekend College offers the Bachelor of Business Studies degree with majors in Business Administration or Management. A Master of Business Administration in Management is also offered through the Weekend College.

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

Dallas Baptist University offers undergraduate, post bachelor, graduate, and post master’s certificates in multiple fields of study. With the working adult in mind, certificate programs are designed for individuals who are seeking to prepare for new careers, qualify for promotions, gain or refine expertise in a particular area of study, enhance educational or professional credentials, or to pursue a course of study simply for self-enrichment.

ACCELERATED BACHELOR’S AND MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMS

Dallas Baptist University offers several accelerated Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs which combine compatible bachelor and master’s degrees, allowing motivated students the opportunity to complete both an undergraduate and graduate degree in a single accelerated process. In most cases, students can complete both degrees with only one additional year of study and earn both diplomas upon graduation.

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

The University offers an exciting variety of options for graduate study to qualified applicants. To accommodate the growing number of graduate students who pursue degrees part-time while continuing full-time employment, the graduate programs are tailored to fit a busy schedule. Courses are primarily offered in the evenings and on weekends, with classes meeting once each week, or every other week in a hybrid format. In addition to the main campus, DBU North, DBU Hurst-Colleyville, and DBU Mansfield, selected courses are offered at a number of corporations and schools throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Graduate programs are available through The Graduate School of Business, the Dorothy M. Bush College of Education, the College of Fine Arts, the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, and the Gary Cook Graduate School of Leadership.

MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMS

Master of Arts in Children’s Ministry

The Master of Arts in Children’s Ministry is designed to equip childhood ministers to understand the needs of children, explore the principles of the best strategies in teaching and reaching children, and implement ministry that impacts not only the child, but the family. The program provides foundations in theological, educational, and practical programming for effective children’s ministry. It combines academic training and practical ministry application that focuses intentionally on the world children live in and the faith they need to follow Christ for the rest of their lives. The program consists of 18 hours of a required Master of Arts in Children’s Ministry core curriculum, 15 hours of children’s ministry requirements, 6 hours of children’s ministry service-learning and research, and 3 hours of children’s ministry electives for a total of 42 hours.

Master of Arts in Christian Education

with concentrations in:

Adult Ministry, Business Ministry, Collegiate Ministry, Communication Ministry, Counseling Ministry, Family Ministry, General, Leading the Nonprofit Organization, Missions Ministry, Small Group Ministry, Student Ministry, and Worship Ministry

The Master of Arts in Christian Education is a 42-hour graduate program designed to prepare leaders for Christian ministries and vocational work. Graduates from DBU’s Master of Arts in Christian Education program will be equipped to:

• Demonstrate general biblical and theological knowledge

• Develop, organize, conduct, and evaluate Christian education ministry in various vocational assignments • Communicate and lead effectively in a variety of church and community settings

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All students will take 30 hours of core subjects, plus 12 hours in a concentration to prepare them to serve as ministers of education, ministers of adults, ministers of youth, ministers of business administration, and other roles.

Master of Arts in Christian Ministry

Chaplaincy Ministry, Counseling Ministry, Family Ministry, General Ministry, Leading the Nonprofit Organization, Ministry Leadership, and Professional Life Coaching

The Master of Arts in Christian Ministry program is designed to help prepare students for a wide variety of ministries in churches or church-related fields. The degree plan permits students to focus on practical, biblical, historical, theological, and general ministry-related course options offered throughout the various ministry programs in the Gary Cook Graduate School of Leadership. In doing so, the program will offer students a broad, multifaceted exposure to Christian Ministry in the 21st century. In addition, the Master of Arts in Christian Ministry program will assist students in discerning and defining the particular direction of their call to ministry. It will also assist students in gaining additional practical and theological training while they are currently serving in churches and church-related vocations locally, nationally, and globally.

Master of Arts in Communication

Communication Studies, Communication for Ministry, Organizational Communication Management, Worship Leadership

The Master of Arts in Communication is a 36-hour graduate program designed to equip graduates with academic and professional skills related to the field of communication integrated with Christian faith. The M.A. in Communication offers four concentrations: Communication Studies, Communication for Ministry, Organizational Communication Management, and Worship Leadership.

Master of Arts in Counseling

Course work prescribed by the State Licensing Board for Professional Counselors

The Master of Arts in Counseling degree offers a distinctively different approach to counseling. While there is an increasing interest in professional counseling, there is also a growing disillusionment with the "morally neutral" approach that is often practiced today. This program prepares graduates to provide counseling services in a variety of settings by starting with Biblical presuppositions as the student develops appropriate counseling skills based on counseling theory and research.

Master of Arts in Global Leadership

Business Communication, East Asian Studies, English as a Second/Foreign Language (ESL), General Studies, Global Studies, International Business, Leading the Nonprofit Organization, Missions, and Small Group Ministry

The Master of Arts in Global Leadership is a 42-hour graduate program designed for a growing new breed of global-thinking leaders who aspire to serve in ways that break old paradigms and forge new ones. The Master of Arts in Global Leadership explores ways to be a leader in the rapidly-changing world of ideas, cultures, religions, and business ventures. Students are highly motivated self-starters with innovative ideas who are eager to make a difference in the world. The Master of Arts in Global Leadership is for people who are looking for ways to achieve significance by connecting positively with people in other cultures and societies around the globe.

Master of Arts in Management

Conflict Resolution Management, General Management, Health Care Management, Human Resource Management, Organizational Communication, and Performance Management

The Master of Arts in Management degree is a 36-credit-hour program designed to provide the communication, leadership, and management skills needed in today’s business organizations. Because the business environment is dynamic, special attention is given to adapting to organizational change and becoming a change agent.

Master of Arts in Professional Development

Accounting, Church Leadership, Counseling, Criminal Justice, English as a Second Language, Finance, Higher Education, Leadership Studies, Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing, and Professional Life Coaching

The Master of Arts in Professional Development Degree adopts a unique approach to graduate studies. Designed especially for professionals who desire to expand their knowledge and credentials beyond the boundaries of their bachelor’s degree, this degree enhances a broad and diverse educational experience. Students may select the single-discipline track or interdisciplinary track from the program concentrations.

Master of Arts in Sport Management

The Master of Arts in Sport Management program is designed to develop graduates who can pursue careers in sport-related professions or businesses. These might be public or private education or athletic programs at the K-12 or higher education level, or professional sports or businesses focusing on sport. It is a 36-hour program containing a 24-hour core of courses and a 12-hour concentration in leadership.

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Master of Arts in Student Ministry

The DBU Master of Arts in Student Ministry (Youth and Collegiate) is designed to equip student ministers with the foundation and skills that will enable them to minister effectively to students and their families in contemporary cultural settings. The degree program engages student ministers in a contemporary study of student ministry in order to provide a practical educational base, as well as a theological foundation and biblical leadership skills for effective transformational student ministry in the local church. This program consists of 18 hours of a required Master of Arts in Student Ministry core curriculum, 18 hours of student ministry requirements, 3 hours of student ministry service-learning, and 3 hours of student ministry electives, for a total of 42 hours.

Master of Arts in Teaching

with certifications and specializations in:

Early Childhood through Grace 6 Certification, Elementary Specialization, Secondary Specialization, EC-12 Specialization, English as a Second Language (ESL) Specialization, Montessori Specialization, Multisensory Specialization, and Distance Learning Specialization

The Master of Arts in Teaching program has been established to enhance the professional development of teachers who are committed to excellence in the classroom. The program is designed for individuals who are interested in pursuing either a master's degree or a master's degree and teacher certification. The program is focused on improving expertise in content areas, effective teaching strategies, and enhancing the delivery of instruction to students. The goal of the program is to equip educators to become servant leaders within the school setting.

Master of Arts in Theological Studies

Christian Heritage, Christian Ministry, and Christian Scriptures

The Master of Arts in Theological Studies is a 42-hour graduate program that prepares servant leaders for Christian ministry by providing a broad foundation in biblical, historical, theological, and practical ministry studies. The Master of Arts in Theological Studies provides students who are preparing for careers in ministry and those seeking advanced understandings of the foundations of Christian faith the opportunity to combine classical graduate theological education with practical ministry training. Concentrations in Christian Scriptures, Christian Heritage, and Christian Ministry allow students the opportunity to adjust academic experiences to meet differing personal ministry needs.

Master of Arts in Worship Leadership

Communication Ministry, Worship Ministry, and Worship Music

The Master of Arts in Worship Leadership program is a unique program designed to engage worship leaders in a holistic study of Christian worship in order to educate the Church both individually and corporately in the theological and practical dimensions of worship. The program provides “worship leaders”—whether they are pastoral, educational, music, student (youth), or otherwise—a sound theological, transformational, and practical program for worship formation and practice. The program consists of 42 hours, with communication ministry, worship ministry, and worship music concentrations.

Master of Business Administration

Accounting, Business Communication, Conflict Resolution Management, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Health Care Management, International Business, Leading the Nonprofit Organization, Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing, Project Management, and Technology and Engineering Management

The Master’s in Business Administration degree is for professionals who desire to enhance their leadership skills and acquire new ones for more effective service to their organizations. Students learn the strategies and technologies for the future, focusing on real-world application from a uniquely ethical approach. The Master of Business Administration program is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs.

Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction

with specializations in:

Christian School Administration, Distance Learning, English as a Second Language, Professional Life Coaching, Special Education, and Supervision

The Master of Education for Curriculum and Instruction is designed for teachers who are currently or aspire to be teacher leaders recognizing the importance of keeping up with the latest in best practices of curriculum development and instruction strategies in order to create effective learning environments wherever they teach. The program will benefit classroom teachers, department heads, grade-level leaders, and curriculum specialists.

Master of Education in Educational Leadership

Principal Certification

The Master of Education in Educational Leadership is a 36-hour non-thesis program. The program is composed of nine core courses and 27 hours of specialized preparation. Students who meet additional state criteria will be qualified to sit for the state Principal TExES exam. Upon program completion, passage of the Principal TExES exam, and specific state regulations, the student will be qualified to apply for state Principal’s Certificate.

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Master of Education in Higher Education

Administration Track (Interdisciplinary or Distance Learning Concentrations) Instructional Track

Studies in higher education provide individuals who are interested in a variety of areas in higher education with the opportunity to explore the various aspects of post-secondary institutions. This exploration is conducted from a uniquely Christian perspective. Individuals who are interested in higher education administration, student personnel work, university development/advancement, or teaching on the college level are well served by this degree. Students may choose from two different 36-hour, non-thesis degree tracks: the Administration Track or the Instructional Track. The program is available online.

Master of Education in Kinesiology

Teacher Certification or Non-Certification

The Master of Education in Kinesiology is a 36-hour non-thesis program. The program is designed to equip candidates for Christian servant leadership in the multi-faceted areas of Kinesiology, equipping them with intercultural and leadership skills equal to integrating their Christian faith and witness as they make significant contributions to the human endeavor. This degree will prepare students to apply their studies to the design of wellness, fitness, and health promotion programs in various settings of professional interest: educational, corporate, and commercial. The Master of Education in Kinesiology with Teacher Certification will allow students to seek teacher certification in the State of Texas.

Master of Education in Reading and English as a Second Language

with certifications in:

English as a Second Language (ESL) Certification, Master Reading Teacher Certification, and Reading Specialist Certification

This program is designed for practicing teachers and administrators who desire continued growth and expertise as professionals, specializing in the areas of literacy and ESL instruction. Once teachers with their initial teaching certification have successfully completed all coursework in the program, and if they have passed the appropriate state certification (TExES) tests, they will also earn the Reading Specialist Certification, the Master Reading Teacher Certification, and the English as a Second Language Certification/Endorsement. Learning experiences and assignments in this 36-hour program are designed in order to provide the learner with sufficient theoretical and experiential knowledge to serve successfully as a literacy and ESL specialist in the role of classroom teacher, literacy coach, or administrator.

Master of Education in School Counseling

School Counseling Certification

The Master of Education in School Counseling degree is designed to provide the framework for school counselor preparation and to enhance the professional development of individuals who are seeking a graduate degree in school counseling. The Master of Education in School Counseling is a 39-hour, non-thesis professional development program leading to the Professional School Counselor Certificate. The program is designed to meet or exceed the certification requirements for School Counselors as established by the State Board for Educator Certification.

Master of Education in Special Education

Diagnostician Specialization

The Master of Education in Special Education degree prepares the master’s level student with knowledge, understanding, and abilities in the field of special education, K-12. The M.Ed. in Special Education program provides the framework for effective communication and partnership, personnel management, assessment, instruction, and compliance with federal and state regulations. The 36-hour, non-thesis general Special Education program consists of 18 hours of special education academic specialization, 9 hours in the professional area, and 9 hours in the resource area. The M.Ed. in Special Education with the

Diagnostician Specialization leads to Texas Diagnostician certification. This consists of 15 hours of special academic specialization, 15 hours in the professional area, and 6 hours in the resource area. Pathways to Teaching students can obtain teacher certification in special education while pursuing the M.Ed. in Special Education.

Master of Liberal Arts

Art, Christian Ministry, East Asian Studies, English, English as a Second Language, Fine Arts, History, Missions, and Political Science

The Master of Liberal Arts degree is designed to meet the needs of the student who desires an interdisciplinary, broad-based graduate education. Rather than focusing in just one discipline, the student may choose to do a single concentration within this broad-based degree. This flexibility is appealing to a wide range of students and professionals who want an expanded liberal arts education and a better understanding of their heritage. With proper Prerequisites, one may take a combination of courses, including those in the Arts, Humanities, Christian Ministry, English as a Second Language, and Missions. The program is an approved member of the Association of Graduate Liberal Studies Programs and is directed neither toward professional research nor toward the achievement of a doctorate.

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DUAL MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMS

Master of Arts in Children’s Ministry/Master of Arts in Christian Ministry

The Master of Arts in Children’s Ministry and Master of Arts in Christian Ministry dual degree provides Christ-centered graduate level education in order to prepare servant leaders for specific age-related as well as general ministry-related service in the 21st_century. The M.A. in Children’s Ministry degree offers students excellence in preparation for children’s ministry, while the M.A. in Christian Ministry degree focuses on the broad, interdisciplinary and practical nature of ministry preparation.

Master of Arts in Children’s Ministry/Master of Arts in Management

The dual Master of Arts in Children’s Ministry and Master of Arts in Management degree program provides Christ-centered graduate level education to prepare servant leaders for children’s ministry leadership in a variety of settings, including the church, non-profit organizations, and advocacy programs for children.

Master of Arts in Children’s Ministry /Master of Arts in Theological Studies

The Master of Arts in Children’s Ministry and Master of Arts in Theological Studies dual degree provides Christ-centered graduate level education in order to prepare servant leaders for Christian ministry with a focus toward children’s ministry leadership and theological studies. This program provides students broad foundational knowledge in biblical, historical, theological, and practical ministry studies. Students have opportunity to gain advanced understanding of the foundations of Christian faith as well as strong theological knowledge that leads to educating their minds and kindling their hearts in a manner that promotes a life of service for Christ’s kingdom.

Master of Arts in Children’s Ministry /Master of Business Administration

This dual degree program is an attractive option for those students who have a strong desire to serve in children’s ministry, but will also serve in the administration of weekday ministries, nonprofit organizations, or advocacy programs for children. The MBA provides the strong business foundation needed for strategic administration of all types of ministry programs, while the M.A. in Children’s Ministry prepares the student for ministry specific to children and their families.

Master of Arts in Children’s Ministry /Master of Liberal Arts

The Master of Arts in Children’s Ministry and Master of Liberal Arts degree program provides Christ-centered graduate level education to prepare servant leaders for children’s ministry leadership by integrating a strong foundation in Christian Education in addition to a broad liberal arts degree.

Master of Arts in Christian Education/Master of Arts in Christian Ministry

Through the Master of Arts in Christian Education/Master of Arts in Christian Ministry dual degree program students will demonstrate general biblical and theological knowledge as they develop, organize, conduct, and evaluate Christian education ministry in various vocational assignments which prepare them to lead effectively in a wide variety of ministries in churches or church-related fields. Additionally, students will broaden their general Christian ministry preparation horizons by taking practical, biblical, historical, theological, and general ministry-related course options offered throughout the various ministry programs in the Gary Cook Graduate School of Leadership.

Master of Arts in Christian Education/Master of Arts in Counseling

The Master of Arts in Christian Education/Master of Arts in Counseling dual program is a 76-hour, non-thesis, graduate program designed for those seeking advanced preparation in church related, counseling-centered ministries. Students gain theoretical and experiential knowledge through the 30-hour Master of Arts in Christian Education core curriculum and 46-hour Master of Arts in Co